Cecil Walker

Mr. Walker has over 18 years in Indian Gaming and over 35 years in Trust Land Development and the Commercial Construction industry nationally and internationally. He is a graduate of the University of Kansas and the UPRR executive master's programs at Harvard University, MIT, and Creighton University. Cecil has a strong civil engineering background and has held numerous leadership positions throughout his career at various large firms, including Union Pacific Railroad and the Kellogg Corporation.

Mr. Walker directed and managed the design and construction of a fast track Casino with over $90 million in construction costs, in less than 15 months. He also directed the Construction Management efforts for Dade County Schools Hurricane repair, Earthquake repair of California State University at Northridge, and Universal Studios Florida.

All of these major projects were completed ahead of schedule and within budget. Additional project experience includes major resorts, casinos, international airports, arenas, theme parks, stadiums, roads, bridges, dams, waste water treatment facilities, railroads, high rises, hospitals, and schools.

Cecil was nominated for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year for Central and North Florida in 1999 and 2001, National Indian Business Owner of the year 2001, and has received numerous building awards. He sits on the boards of The National Conference for Community Justice and The State of Florida Minority Certification Task Force. Certifications held include Florida Class A General Contractor License, Certified Arbitrator with the American Artitration Association, and he is an Aspen fellowship nominee.